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Topic: Android App to view GDMBR gpx (Read 6488 times)

I'm looking for an Android App to view the ACA gpx files of the GDMBR, overlaid on a GPS map indicating my position relative to the route. I mainly want to use it when I come into population centers to find my way through and as a supplement to the paper maps. It would be nice to have the offline capability. I've looked at a bunch, but none seem to be satisfactory. Maverick, OruxMaps, Backcountry Navigator, Gpsies, ViewRanger, GPX Viewer, MapswithMe, MyTracks, EveryTrail...none seems to fit the bill. Anyone out there have any experience or suggestions?

Is it mainly the offline capability? Many apps require internet connection to display the map. Without a data connection, they display the GPX route and your location on a black background without the map (unless some portion of it is already cached in memory). At least this is the case when I tested on iPhone. Does that work for you?

#1 priority would be to load the ACA gpx file on the phone and see it on a map with my current location to see if I'm on track. I'd be satisfied if I could only do this when I have an internet signal although it would be nice if I could do it with a GPS signal.#2 priority would be to have the capability of storing some maps with gpx tracks offline. I've got Maverick Pro and have imported the gpx files but can't see them when I go to the map.

#1 priority would be to load the ACA gpx file on the phone and see it on a map with my current location to see if I'm on track. I'd be satisfied if I could only do this when I have an internet signal although it would be nice if I could do it with a GPS signal.

I read about the Maverick Pro app you reference. I also watched their instructions video. I do not find any options in it for loading custom GPX tracks.

I searched for other apps that can load GPX tracks. I found the following:

I found that if i choose Waypoints instead of Tracks, I am able to see the ACA gpx files in Maverick!

I will try the two apps you suggest also.

I also came across a nice iPhone app call TrackMyTour used by @ridedivide to create an online map of your journey for friends and family to follow along. It's a very nice app. It lets you create Waypoints offline, and submit later when you are connected. It will post to Twitter and Facebook too. Wish it was available in Android.

Wow, yes I just installed both Pocket Earth and MotionX HD apps on my mini ipad and Pocket Earth on my iphone 5 (MotionX HD isn't available for the iphone and MotionX Drive isn't the same for these purposes). Both of these programs now have the Great Divide Trail on them ...thanks to many people with adventure cyclying...The gpx files can be transferred through i tunes on a computer to your device(s). With both of these programs you can see, follow and zoom anywhere on the trail even with GPS not available and no cell signal or wifi...airplane mode / offline. Just make sure that they are saved for offline use.

As for Android Apps, I don't know.

Adventure Cycling, thanks for the GDMBR gpx. file...I've got your maps too. Should be a great compliment to each other.